Culture & Superstitions
Dare to delve into China’s chilling superstitions? From Ghost Month’s spectral gateways to the eerie dance of standing chopsticks, our «Whispers of the Unseen» category unravels tales of the supernatural. Brace yourself for the enigmatic, the unsettling, and the spectral secrets embedded in China’s cultural tapestry. Welcome to a world where every tradition tells a ghostly tale.
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Who is Sun Wukong?
Table of ContentsZheng He: From Captive to AdmiralEarly Life and BackgroundRise to ProminenceThe Seven Maritime ExpeditionsFirst Voyage (1405-1407)Second Voyage (1407-1409)Third…
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Zhu Bajie in «Journey to the west»
Table of ContentsTurning to BuddhismJoining the Journey to the WestChallenges on the JourneyThe Five Sages Become Immortals Zhu Bajie, also…
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Sun Wukong: The Legend of the Monkey King
Table of ContentsIntroductionOrigins and Early LifeThe Birth from the Immortal StoneMount Huaguo: The Kingdom of the MonkeysTraining and Acquisition of…
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The Chinese Dragon: A Timeless Emblem of Power, Culture, and Legacy
Table of ContentsOrigins and Evolution of the Chinese DragonAncient Depictions and Archeological FindingsThe Han Dynasty and the Dragon’s AscendancyThe Dragon…
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Chiyou: The Legendary Warrior and Deity of Ancient China
Table of ContentsWho is Chiyou?The Legend of ChiyouChiyou’s Relationship with HuangdiThe Battle of ZhuoluContext of the ConflictStrategies and TacticsDevelopment of…
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The Enchanting Legend of Qixi: Love, Stars, and Timeless Traditions
Table of ContentsOrigins and DevelopmentEvolution Through DynastiesDecline and Modern RevivalFolk CustomsWorshiping QiniangmaThe Origin of QiniangmaRaising and Observing SpidersNeedle-Threading CompetitionsListening for…
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The Controversial Lychee and Dog Meat Festival: Unveiling the Realities of Dog Consumption in China
Table of ContentsIntroductionOrigins and Cultural SignificanceControversy and CriticismPublic Opinion and Legal PerspectivesCultural and Regional PracticesThe Existence of Meat Dogs in…
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Horoscope vs Dragon Sons: Clash of Cultures
Table of ContentsOrigins of the Nine Sons of the DragonThe Nine Sons of the DragonThe Birth Stories of the Nine…
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Shake It Up: The Vibrant World of Ansai Waist Drum Dance
Table of ContentsHistorical RootsArtistic FeaturesPerformance StylesTypes of PerformancesMovements and FormationsAccompaniment and CostumesModern Relevance and Global RecognitionEducational and Cultural ProgramsCommunity InvolvementPreservation…
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The Timeless Beauty of Chinese Lacquerware: An Exploration of Ancient Art and Innovation
Table of ContentsThe Origins and Early DevelopmentPre-Qin EraThe Han Dynasty: The Pinnacle of LacquerwareThe Tang Dynasty: A New Horizon in…
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